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Crispy air fryer cabbage tahini steaks with tahini drizzle and garnishes on a rustic wooden background.
Alyssa

Air Fryer Cabbage Tahini Steaks

Crispy golden air fryer cabbage steaks with tahini and spices. Tender inside, crunchy outside, packed with flavor.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Sides
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 241

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium green cabbage
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp harissa (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp sumac
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 2 tbsp pepita seeds
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions (finely sliced)
  • ½ tsp extra sumac (for garnish)
  • 1 tbsp honey (optional)

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer
  • 1 Pastry Brush (optional)

Method
 

  1. Remove any loose or damaged outer leaves from the cabbage. Using a sharp knife, slice the cabbage vertically into 1-inch thick steaks. Try to keep the core intact, as this helps hold the steaks together while cooking.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, harissa, and sumac until well combined. This mixture will help the cabbage caramelize and infuse it with smoky heat and tangy brightness.
  3. Place the cabbage steaks on a baking sheet or directly in the air fryer basket. Using a pastry brush (or your hands), brush the harissa mixture onto both sides of each cabbage steak.
  4. Set the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) and allow it to preheat for about 3 minutes.
  5. Arrange the cabbage steaks in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving a little space between them. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, then carefully flip each steak and cook for another 7-10 minutes.
  6. Transfer the hot cabbage steaks to a serving plate. Drizzle with tahini, sprinkle with pepita seeds, toasted sesame seeds, and green onions. Finish with an extra pinch of sumac and honey if desired.

Notes

Serve warm and enjoy with a side salad or your favorite grain.